Domestic Terrorism Training Exercise
Lieutenant Joel Monreal, SWAT Commander
CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Presented by
GOAL OF THIS PRESENTATION
• Training funded through UASI
• What is UASI and why this training is
important
• Partnership with Gaylord Pacific
Resort, Public Works, LE Agencies,
Fire and EMS
• Grant details
WHAT IS UASI?
• UASI – Urban Area Security Initiative.
• Federal program from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that provides funding to high-threat area.
• Their purpose is to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.
WHY IS THIS EXERCISE
IMPORTANT?
San Diego County
Critical Incidents
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CRITICAL INCIDENTS
1. Attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego
May 18, 2026
2. Chabad of Poway Synagogue Shooting
April 27, 2019
3. Granite Hills High School, El Cajon
March 22, 2001
4. Santana High School, Santee
March 5, 2001
5. Grover Cleveland Elementary School, San Carlos
January 29, 1979
WHY IS THIS
EXERCISE
IMPORTANT?
• Realistic training with role players
and realistic injuries.
• Build partnerships with Local
Businesses, Public Works, Law
Enforcement Agencies, Fire, and
EMS.
• Test our preparedness and
procedures.
Gaylord Pacific Resort &
Convention Center
6 Convention Center
Loading Dock
Designated Floor
• SenseMakers, LLC
• Anaheim, CA
• Establishedd in 2013
• Previous experience
with UASI Training
Exercises in
California
***Exercise is fully
supported by Gaylord
Pacific Resort***
Grant Details
• $150,000 for the Consultant
Company to conduct the Training
Exercise.
• $50,000 for Overtime.
• Regional Training for Law
Enforcement Agencies.
• Fire and EMS Partnership.
Prior Training Events
8 North Island Credit Unit Amphitheatre
(2019)
IN CLOSING
• This training exercise will help to
enhance all San Diego County First
Responders response capabilities
and preparedness to domestic
terrorism incidents.
• The Chula Vista Police Department
respectfully asks the City Council to
approve the consultant contract.